PSYCHOLOGY
UNITS 1 & 2
ORIENTATION DAY
2015/2016
AOS 1
AOS 2
AOS 3
UNIT 1: How are behaviour
UNIT 2: Why do people
and mental processes
perceive and react differently
shaped?
to the world around them?
How does the brain function
Perceiving the world
as part of the nervous
Sensation and perception in regards to
system?
taste and vision, influences on visual and
understanding structure and function of
the brain, neurons and nervous systems,
brain development, adaptive plasticity.
taste perception, distortions of
perception of taste and vision
Psychological development
Social influences on
behaviour
Interactive nature of hereditary and
environmental factors on psychological,
emotional and cognitive development,
typical and atypical behaviours, mental
health.
Attitudes and stereotypes, tricomponent model, prejudice and
discrimination, status and power,
obedience, conformity, bullying.
Research investigation
Practical investigation
THE “BIBLE”
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
 Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 1 &
2 (Grivas, 6th ed)
 A4 exercise book
 A4 document holder with
plastic pockets (suggested)
 FULL pencil case
• collect, record and
summarise both quantitative
and qualitative data
• analyse and interpret data,
and draw conclusions
consistent with the research
question
• evaluate the validity and
reliability of research
investigations including
potential confounding
variables and sources of error
and bias
• work independently and
collaboratively as appropriate
and within identified research
constraints
• adhere to current
occupational health and safety
codes and ethical guidelines
for conducting psychological
investigations
• use research literature
to demonstrate how
psychological concepts
and theories have
developed over time
• process and interpret
information, and make
connections between
psychological concepts
and theories
• apply understandings
to both familiar and new
contexts
• evaluate the validity
and reliability of
psychology-related
information and opinions
presented in the public
domain
• analyse issues relating
to and implications of
scientific and
technological
developments relevant
to psychology
Communicate psychological information
and understandings
• design and conduct
investigations using
experimental and nonexperimental methods such as
observation studies, case
studies and correlation studies
Apply psychological understandings
Investigate and inquire scientifically
• formulate research questions
and construct testable
hypotheses
• communicate
psychological
information, ideas
and research
findings
accurately and
effectively
• use
communication
methods suitable
for different
audiences and
purposes
• use scientific
language,
conventions and
referencing of
information
sources
appropriate to the
medium of
communication.
ASSESSMENT:
 VARIETY OF TASKS
(eg: tests, ERA, media review, scientific poster)
 MINI” ASSESSMENTS WILL BE USED FOR YOU AND YOUR
TEACHER TO MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS
UNIT 1:
UNIT 2:
OUTCOME 1
OUTCOME 1
OUTCOME 2
OUTCOME 2
OUTCOME 3
OUTCOME 3
SECTION B
Short Answer
Questions
SECTION A
Multiple Choice
Questions
SECTION C
EXAMS
LENGTH
Unit 1 = 1hr 45
mins
Unit 1 + 2 =
2hr 45mins
Extended
Response
Question
EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE: 80%
IS REQUIRED
PHONES IN AND DURING
LESSONS ARE A NO NO!!!!
THERE IS A 3 STRIKES AND
YOUR OUT POLICY
HOMEWORK…ALWAYS
IF NO SET WORK CHAPTER
SUMMARIES
- IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BRING A
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE IF ABSENT
- IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CATCH UP
ON ANY WORK
- IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE YOUR
TEACHER IF YOU NEED HELP
EQUIPMENT: TEXTBOOK, WRITING
MATERIALS, FOLDER, WORKBOOK
PSYCHOLOGY IS A VERY COMPETITIVE
SUBJECT…
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO WORK HARD!
YOU HAVE
ENTERED
INTO A
CONTRACT!!!
GET
ORGANISED
REVISE KEY
TERMS
REGULARLY
STUDY
TIMETABLE
ASK FOR
HELP!
DO NOT MEASURE YOURSELF AGAINST
ANY OTHER STUDENT…
YOUR JOURNEY…YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
QUESTION TIME…
HOLIDAY HOMEWORK
• SEE HANDOUT
• TO BE HANDED IN FIRST
LESSON NEXT YEAR!
• ANY QUESTIONS – EMAIL US:
 jacobs.jaclyn.f@edumail.vic.gov.au
 chang.jocelyn.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
 dryburgh.ellen.j@edumail.vic.gov.au